Dr. Gerald Andriole is an urologist and surgical oncologist in Saint Louis, MO and Creve Coeur, MO. Clinical interests for Dr. Andriole include prostate cancer. He is an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. Dr. Andriole attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Andriole is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Progress West Hospital.

Dr. Robert Grubb is a medical specialist in urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). These areas are among his clinical interests: bladder cancer, kidney problems, and prostate cancer. Dr. Grubb is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He takes Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. After completing medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is conversant in Spanish.

Dr. Seth Strope is a specialist in urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). In Dr. Strope's practice, he is particularly interested in kidney cancer and prostate cancer. He is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Albany Medical College and a graduate of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York's residency program. In addition to English, Dr. Strope (or staff) speaks Mandarin, Arabic, and Korean. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Rebecca Aft practices general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) in Saint Louis, MO. Areas of expertise for Dr. Aft include breast surgery, breast cancer, and sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer). Patients gave Dr. Aft an average rating of 3.0 stars out of 5. She accepts Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Dr. Aft attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She speaks Hebrew. Dr. Aft is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Varun Puri is a physician who specializes in general surgery, oncology (cancer care), and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Creighton University, Dr. Puri attended All India Institute of Medical Sciences for medical school. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Puri include lung transplant, esophageal cancer, and lung cancer. He is an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. Dr. Puri (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Hindi and Punjabi. He is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Christian Hospital, and Washington University Physicians.

Dr. Brent Miller's specialties are adult transplant hepatology and adult nephrology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Miller include kidney problems. He takes several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. Dr. Miller attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Miller's medical residency was performed at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Robert Figenshau's specialties are urologic oncology, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and pediatric urology. Clinical interests for Dr. Figenshau include bladder cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His professional affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Progress West Hospital. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Minnesota Medical School and performed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He takes Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. G. Patterson is a physician who specializes in thoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Patterson include lung transplant, esophageal cancer, and emphysema. Dr. Patterson honors Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at Queen's University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Dr. Patterson is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Dr. David Windus practices adult nephrology in Saint Louis, MO. In his practice, he is particularly interested in kidney problems. Dr. Windus is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Windus takes. He is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Aurora Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Julie Margenthaler's specialties are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Margenthaler has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. In her practice, she is particularly interested in breast surgery and breast cancer. She honors Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. She studied medicine at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Margenthaler's residency was performed at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. She is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. A. Lockhart, who practices in Saint Louis, MO, is a medical specialist in adult oncology and medical oncology. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal cancer. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. Dr. Lockhart is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. His residency was performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Lockhart is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians, Siteman Cancer Center, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Jeffrey Crippin works as an adult gastroenterologist and adult transplant hepatologist in Creve Coeur, MO, Saint Louis, MO, and Cape Girardeau, MO. He has a special interest in liver transplant. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. Dr. Crippin attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University of Kansas Medical Center for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Maria Baggstrom is an adult oncologist and medical oncologist. Dr. Baggstrom is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. For her professional training, Dr. Baggstrom completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). She has indicated that her clinical interests include esophageal cancer, throat cancer, and lung cancer. Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Baggstrom takes. Dr. Baggstrom's professional affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and Siteman Cancer Center.

Dr. Roger Yusen's areas of specialization are critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in lung transplant, lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dr. Yusen is affiliated with Washington University Physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Yusen accepts. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Yusen's medical residency was performed at Duke University Medical Center.

Dr. Steven Couch, who practices in Saint Louis, MO and Creve Coeur, MO, is a medical specialist in pediatric ophthalmology. He is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital. After attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Dr. Couch completed his residency training at Mayo Clinic. The average patient rating for Dr. Couch is 5.0 stars out of 5. He is an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Dewitte Cross is an interventional neuroradiologist and interventional radiologist. His areas of expertise include the following: brain aneurysm, stroke, and carotid artery disease. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. After attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Dr. Cross completed his residency training at National Naval Medical Center. Dr. Cross is in-network for Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more.

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What is a Biopsy?

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on your procedure, you may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. Be certain to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. You will have to wait a few days to hear the results.